In a first for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani to take oath on Quran

New York’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani steps into office on the first day of New Year, January 1, 2026, as the youngest, first Muslim, first South-Asian and first African-born person to hold that position. In another first, 34-year-old mayor will take his oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, in both of his two swearing in ceremonies.

Democrat Mamdani has always been outspoken about his Muslim faith, with frequently appearances at mosques.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani will take oath on three unique Qurans in two different swearing-in ceremonies. He will place his hand on one Quran during his private and just-after-midnight swearing-in, which belongs to his grandfather and grandmother. He has chosen the Old CityCityCity Hall subway stop for his midnight oath.